Love to Keep
Unveiling the Complex Tapestry of Love in Austin Brown's 'Love to Keep'
Lyrics
I'm finished being used
I've decided not to be taken advantage of anymore.
For slander you can chew
Referring to false accusations that can be disregarded.
Just because I ask you what's holding you back
Questioning what is hindering you without hostility.
So now I'm scared to speak
Expressing fear of communicating openly.
On your despondency
Concerned about your state of being downhearted.
'Cause you take my concern as if it's an attack
Feeling misunderstood when expressing care.
I care enough to leave
Choosing to leave because of caring too much.
And you should know that your commitment don't mean nothing to me
Disregarding the significance of your commitment.
Is this the love you want to keep?
Questioning if this is the kind of love worth preserving.
As worn as it would get
Referring to the love as being well-worn or exhausted.
I held onto our best
Holding onto the best moments in the relationship.
But looking back our best was never that profound
Realizing that those best moments were not profound.
And so we realized
Recognizing a problematic compromise filled with negativity.
This talk-shit compromise
Describing a situation where both parties harm each other.
Where in the end we'll only bring each other down
Acknowledging the intention to leave due to caring.
I care enough to leave
Reiterating the decision to leave for self-preservation.
And you should know that your commitment don't mean nothing to me
Reemphasizing the lack of significance in commitment.
Is this the love you want to keep?
Repeating the question about preserving this love.
If I should go what am I really giving up?
Contemplating the value of what will be lost if leaving.
Another shallow fellowship
Characterizing the relationship as shallow companionship.
Is that supposed to be enough?
Questioning if shallow companionship is sufficient.
Hey
Interjection, possibly indicating surprise or realization.
I care enough to leave
Reiterating the intention to leave due to caring.
And you should know that your commitment don't mean nothing to me
Reemphasizing the insignificance of commitment.
Is this the love you want to keep? (Is this the love you want to)
Repeating the question about preserving this love.
I care enough to leave
Reiterating the decision to leave for self-preservation.
And you should know that your commitment don't mean nothing to me
Reemphasizing the lack of significance in commitment.
Is this the love you want to keep? (Is this the love you want to)
Repeating the question about preserving this love.
Is this the love you want to keep? (Is this the love you want to)
Further questioning the value of preserving the love.
Is this the love you want to keep?
Repeating the question about preserving this love.
I care enough to leave
Reiterating the intention to leave due to caring.
And you should know that your commitment don't mean nothing to me
Reemphasizing the insignificance of commitment.
Is this the love you want to keep?
Repeating the question about preserving this love.
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